Stardust
Embracing Life's Transience: "Stardust" by Muddy Ruckus Unveiled
Lyrics
Oh my friend where are you tonight
Expressing concern about the whereabouts of a friend.
May the axis wield your hammer free and untied
Wishing for the friend's freedom and empowerment, using the metaphor of wielding a hammer.
Oh my friend build the pyre up high
Encouraging the friend to face challenges boldly, symbolized by building a high pyre.
Burn the deadwood troubles down into the fire
Suggesting overcoming troubles and difficulties by burning them away.
We go on
Affirming resilience and the continuation of life despite challenges.
Dim red sun
Describing a subdued or obscured sun, possibly symbolizing difficulties or challenges.
All our trials fallen from the sky
Referring to overcoming various trials that have descended from the sky.
Upside down charred into the light
Depicting a transformative process, with things turning upside down and being exposed to light.
Ra was sly, he slithered on the floor
Referencing Ra, possibly an allusion to the Egyptian sun god, portraying cunning or deceitful behavior.
Shamed all carbon charred forever more
Describing a state of perpetual shame and charring associated with carbon.
We go on
Reiterating the theme of persistence and resilience despite challenges.
Dim red sun
Repeating the image of a dim red sun, emphasizing a subdued or obscured state.
Oh this world, reverence to your life
Paying homage to the world and acknowledging the value of life.
Flowers on your footsteps drunken by and by
Describing a journey through life with the metaphor of flowers, suggesting enjoyment and intoxication.
Oh this life is passing on by
Reflecting on the transient nature of life.
We're just stardust fallen from the sky
Expressing a cosmic perspective, stating that humans are made of stardust fallen from the sky.
We go on
Reiterating the idea of persistence and resilience despite challenges.
Dim red sun
Repeating the image of a dim red sun, possibly emphasizing challenges or hardships.
We go on
Continuing the theme of perseverance and moving forward despite difficulties.
Dim red sun
Reiterating the image of a dim red sun, maintaining a consistent tone throughout.
Torn and bowed, destined to repair
Describing a state of being torn and bowed, suggesting a need for healing and repair.
Hail the afterlife in a galaxy somewhere
Expressing hope or acknowledgment of an afterlife in a distant galaxy.
Torn and bowed, destined to repair
Repeating the theme of being torn and bowed, highlighting the need for restoration.
Hail the afterlife in a galaxy somewhere
Reiterating the idea of an afterlife, possibly portraying it as a distant and mysterious place.
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